Naraku Pulls Off Win During 6/9 NXT To Become Tony D’Angelo’s Great American Bash Opponent

TLDR

Naraku defeated Mason Rook on the June 9 episode of NXT to become the #1 contender for Tony D'Angelo's NXT Championship at the Great American Bash. The match saw both competitors exchange powerful moves and near falls, with Naraku ultimately hitting his finisher for the victory after Kam Hendrix appeared on the apron to cause a distraction. The WWE NXT Great American Bash 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, airing live on The CW Network starting at 7:00 PM ET.